Ottawa County

Ottawa County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Ottawa County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: Ottawa County Planning Board / Zoning and Subdivision Office
Website: Permit authority website ↗
Online portal: Permit portal ↗
Phone: 785-392-3037
Email: Not publicly listed on reviewed pages
Address: 307 N. Concord, Suite 106, Minneapolis, KS 67467

Full unincorporated Ottawa County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Ottawa County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Ottawa County, Kansas. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.